Emily and Chris Bee Are Standouts in NASP and JOAD

Emily and Chris Bee are a brother and sister archery duo who
are setting the target archery world on fire. Chris and Emily finished first in
the U.S. Archery Team rankings for the Cadet division. They compete in both
Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) and the National Archery in Schools
Program (NASP), and are proof that athletes can compete in both NASP and JOAD,
and enjoy the great benefits of both programs!

How – and when – did
you get your start in archery?

Emily: My dad is a bow hunter. I have a younger brother and
he started shooting the local JOAD program, I always had to go along so I also
joined. I started JOAD when I was seven.

Chris: When I was six years old my dad and I would shoot 3D
targets in the yard.

Tell us about your
first major achievement in the sport – when was the moment you knew you could
be great at archery?

Chris: I shot my first state tournament and placed 3rd
and thought I could succeed at this sport.

Emily: My first outdoor national tournament in Pennsylvania,
I shot very well for myself, and as I looked at everyone’s scores, I was not
too far behind. I knew if I practiced a little more I could be placing at these
tournaments. I knew then that I wanted to work for being nationally placed.

As you have become
successful in archery, who are some of your mentors or heroes in the sport?
What have they taught you, whether personally or by example?

Emily: My parents have been a great influence, and will
always be my heroes because of the way they have helped me become so successful
with the sport.I have had many coaches
as I have grown. This past year, Jim Morrow has helped me significantly. I have
seen great improvement in my shooting through the season because of his help.
Also, my varsity coach, Rob Jellison, has helped my team and I become
champions. We have had many successful archers in NASP because of his
help.

Chris: My parents have been there for me always during my
archery career.